Sony Digital Handycam DCR-HC30 Specifications

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F E A T U R E S
1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 680K
Pixels Gross
1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels provides
stunning detail and clarity, with exceptional
video (up to 500 lines of horizontal
resolution) and still image performance.
Realize great looking digital still images utilizing
340K (effective) pixels.
MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution,
3X color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly
higher S/N ratio, to provide stunning video
performance.
10X Optical /120X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up
close from far away. In addition, the digital
zoom interpolation means that extreme digital
zooming is clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.
2.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel
LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity
with improved resolution. The
123K pixel LCD display makes
images sharp and detailed during playback or
when monitoring recording. The Hybrid
Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides
accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light,
virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common
with traditional LCD Screens.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture digital still images at
640 x 480 resolution, directly onto
Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy
transfer to PC's for emailing, printing, or
sharing with other compatible Memory
Stick™ devices.
Picture Package™ Software
Easily create fun music videos with the
supplied software.
S T E P - U P F E AT U R E
Digital Handycam
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss ®
Vario-Tessar ® Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating offering
less glare and flare with increased
contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance,
true-to-life color saturation and perfect
renditions of subtle tones.
Stamina ® Battery Power Management
System 7.5 Hours (Using Optional NP-FP90)
The Sony DCR-HC30 can continuously
record for up to 7.5 hours or playback
for up to 8 hours (with LCD screen off)
on a single charge with the optional NP-FP90.
Progressive Shutter
Mechanical shutter system that provides
Progressive Scan performance while utilizing
an interlace scanning system. Digital still
images will be sharp and clear with excellent
definition.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be
intimidating for some people, so
with a press of the Easy Handycam
button, most of the advanced functions of the
camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the
buttons essential for recording operational.
Super NightShot Plus Infrared System
An advanced version of Sony's
NightShot ® Infrared system that
allows users to record natural
color images in low-light conditions, but
without the blurring common with other low-
light recording systems.
Analog To Digital Conversion with
Pass-Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video
source to digital video via the analog inputs.
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through
the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a
PC via the i.LINK ® interface in real-time for
easy PC editing of your analog footage.
DCR-HC30
® Camcorder
The ultra compact DCR-HC30 is packed with
high-end features like a 2.5" Touch Panel
LCD Screen, USB Streaming and Carl Zeiss
Lens. The Digital Still Memory mode captures
high quality still images directly to Memory
Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media for emailing, printing and sharing with
Battery Information
Battery information is momentarily
displayed without having to power
on the camcorder. Quickly access
the battery's status by pressing the Battery Info
button. The Recording Time Available is
displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
InfoLithium ® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Charge the battery at any
time because unlike NiCad
(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony's
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening "memory effect".
Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in the
viewfinder or the LCD screen.
Super SteadyShot Image
Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony's
SteadyShot ®
even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher
level of smoothness without degradation of video
like some other image stabilization systems.
i.LINK ® * DV Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped with
an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders,
digital VTRs and PCs.
12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo
16-Bit offers the same outstanding sound
quality as compact disc. 12-Bit recording
enables you to add an additional audio track
with compatible audio dubbing equipment or
i.LINK ® * interface compatible computers.
MPEG EX Movie Mode
Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies,
MPEG EX Movie Mode will allow
you to record uninterrupted to the
capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ Media.
These movies are perfect for emailing to
friends and family.
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family and friends.
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